Susan Troyer
@abeautifulvoice.org
Founder & Curator, ABeautifulVoice.org – A quest for soul in an age of American dementia
• An e-magazine: Honoring my mother's voice
• Member: Reimagining Dementia – A creative coalition for justice
• Current residence: Guanajuato, Mexico
• An e-magazine: Honoring my mother's voice
• Member: Reimagining Dementia – A creative coalition for justice
• Current residence: Guanajuato, Mexico
What if our stress epidemic is really a warning about how we're living—and caring? My latest, inspired by Drs. George & Whitehouse, reframes chronic stress as a cultural signal within what I call "American Dementia."
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/02/28/r...
#soulcare #agingjourney #brainhealth
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/02/28/r...
#soulcare #agingjourney #brainhealth
March 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
What if our stress epidemic is really a warning about how we're living—and caring? My latest, inspired by Drs. George & Whitehouse, reframes chronic stress as a cultural signal within what I call "American Dementia."
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/02/28/r...
#soulcare #agingjourney #brainhealth
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/02/28/r...
#soulcare #agingjourney #brainhealth
🎀 365 WAYS TO SAY I CARE – WAY #8: THE THREE-WAY FAMILY CALL
☎️ 365 Ways to Say I Care is a living, easy-to-browse series in a directory format created for care partners and family members who want to support older people living with dementia. abeautifulvoice.org/.../way-8-th...
#dementiacare
☎️ 365 Ways to Say I Care is a living, easy-to-browse series in a directory format created for care partners and family members who want to support older people living with dementia. abeautifulvoice.org/.../way-8-th...
#dementiacare
February 14, 2026 at 10:28 PM
🎀 365 WAYS TO SAY I CARE – WAY #8: THE THREE-WAY FAMILY CALL
☎️ 365 Ways to Say I Care is a living, easy-to-browse series in a directory format created for care partners and family members who want to support older people living with dementia. abeautifulvoice.org/.../way-8-th...
#dementiacare
☎️ 365 Ways to Say I Care is a living, easy-to-browse series in a directory format created for care partners and family members who want to support older people living with dementia. abeautifulvoice.org/.../way-8-th...
#dementiacare
Welcome to A Beautiful Voice, an independent e-magazine grounded in lived caregiving experience and a belief that dignity must never be optional. Continue… abeautifulvoice.org/2026/02/01/w...
February 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Welcome to A Beautiful Voice, an independent e-magazine grounded in lived caregiving experience and a belief that dignity must never be optional. Continue… abeautifulvoice.org/2026/02/01/w...
365 Ways to Say I Care is a living, easy-to-browse series in a directory format created for care partners and family members who want to support people living with dementia.
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/29/t...
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/29/t...
January 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
365 Ways to Say I Care is a living, easy-to-browse series in a directory format created for care partners and family members who want to support people living with dementia.
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/29/t...
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/29/t...
365 WAYS TO SAY I CARE - WAY #7
❤️ Designed not only to create special moments and ignite connections, the series reduces anxiety and confusion by introducing predictable structure.
❤️ A perfect place to display Valentine cards and love notes for ONGOING enjoyment.
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/22/w...
❤️ Designed not only to create special moments and ignite connections, the series reduces anxiety and confusion by introducing predictable structure.
❤️ A perfect place to display Valentine cards and love notes for ONGOING enjoyment.
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/22/w...
January 28, 2026 at 4:14 PM
365 WAYS TO SAY I CARE - WAY #7
❤️ Designed not only to create special moments and ignite connections, the series reduces anxiety and confusion by introducing predictable structure.
❤️ A perfect place to display Valentine cards and love notes for ONGOING enjoyment.
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/22/w...
❤️ Designed not only to create special moments and ignite connections, the series reduces anxiety and confusion by introducing predictable structure.
❤️ A perfect place to display Valentine cards and love notes for ONGOING enjoyment.
abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/22/w...
When a loved one’s dementia diagnosis enters the room, one may well feel brokenness and despair if the message is not delivered by enlightened, informed, and realistic expert providers. Despite the stigma surrounding this diagnosis, it is possible to live well with support following the diagnosis.
January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
When a loved one’s dementia diagnosis enters the room, one may well feel brokenness and despair if the message is not delivered by enlightened, informed, and realistic expert providers. Despite the stigma surrounding this diagnosis, it is possible to live well with support following the diagnosis.
Dignified therapeutic touch truly has the potential to transform caregiving while also being cost effective. abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/15/h...
January 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Dignified therapeutic touch truly has the potential to transform caregiving while also being cost effective. abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/15/h...
On the birthday of Martin Luther King, we honor his fierce moral clarity – and his insistence that dignity must include access to compassionate care. This quote still resonates with me, especially for families navigating dementia, disability, and the inequalities surrounding aging.
#mlkday
#mlkday
January 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM
On the birthday of Martin Luther King, we honor his fierce moral clarity – and his insistence that dignity must include access to compassionate care. This quote still resonates with me, especially for families navigating dementia, disability, and the inequalities surrounding aging.
#mlkday
#mlkday
Bernice A. King (author) is a lawyer, minister, and daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday is celebrated on Monday, January 19th.
January 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Bernice A. King (author) is a lawyer, minister, and daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday is celebrated on Monday, January 19th.
Read the full article for tips to develop a writing practice conducive to resilience! abeautifulvoice.org/2025/11/24/w...
January 16, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Read the full article for tips to develop a writing practice conducive to resilience! abeautifulvoice.org/2025/11/24/w...
........Changing “I” to “we” isn’t just a word choice — it’s a moral shift. In a fractured moment like this one, that collective lens feels more necessary than ever. We are reminded about how movements — and healing — begin.
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
........Changing “I” to “we” isn’t just a word choice — it’s a moral shift. In a fractured moment like this one, that collective lens feels more necessary than ever. We are reminded about how movements — and healing — begin.
365 WAYS TO SAY I CARE … A series of action-oriented ideas for caregivers of older people living with dementia - to inspire joy-filled narratives based on connection with a loved one.
We present: WAY #6: Pampering – The Weekly Manicure
🎀 abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/14/w...
We present: WAY #6: Pampering – The Weekly Manicure
🎀 abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/14/w...
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
365 WAYS TO SAY I CARE … A series of action-oriented ideas for caregivers of older people living with dementia - to inspire joy-filled narratives based on connection with a loved one.
We present: WAY #6: Pampering – The Weekly Manicure
🎀 abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/14/w...
We present: WAY #6: Pampering – The Weekly Manicure
🎀 abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/14/w...
“It’s according to a study by a group of international scientists across 13 countries. They found that creative activities, like dance classes – the tango proved particularly effective – or art classes or music lessons..." abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/03/c...
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM
“It’s according to a study by a group of international scientists across 13 countries. They found that creative activities, like dance classes – the tango proved particularly effective – or art classes or music lessons..." abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/03/c...
". . . people diagnosed with a dementia continue to experience pervasive issues including stigma, structural discrimination, and social exclusion."
- Kate Swaffer abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/07/d...
- Kate Swaffer abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/07/d...
January 8, 2026 at 11:11 PM
". . . people diagnosed with a dementia continue to experience pervasive issues including stigma, structural discrimination, and social exclusion."
- Kate Swaffer abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/07/d...
- Kate Swaffer abeautifulvoice.org/2026/01/07/d...
This creative act engages the senses of sight, touch, and smell, providing a sense of purpose and collaborative achievement. abeautifulvoice.org/2025/12/30/w...
January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
This creative act engages the senses of sight, touch, and smell, providing a sense of purpose and collaborative achievement. abeautifulvoice.org/2025/12/30/w...
For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too narrowly – focusing on individual stories rather than the broader needs of society.
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Empathy and reasoning aren’t rivals – new research shows they work together to drive people to help more - A Beautiful Voice
Authors: Kyle Fiore Law, Brendan Bo O’Connor, and Stylianos Syropoulos For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others...
abeautifulvoice.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:53 PM
For years, philosophers and psychologists have debated whether empathy helps or hinders the ways people decide how to help others. Critics of empathy argue that it makes people care too narrowly – focusing on individual stories rather than the broader needs of society.
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Reposted by Susan Troyer
If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
January 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
If we can capture another country's president, can another country come and capture ours? Asking for a friend.
Reposted by Susan Troyer
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
-A living wage
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
-Guaranteed healthcare
-The right to join a union
-The right to vote
-The right to choose when, how, and with whom you start a family
-The right for you and your family to live free from gun violence
These are the foundations of real freedom.
Reposted by Susan Troyer
Cross: And I just find it laughable that the party of the self-proclaimed pro-life people are celebrating cutting off funding to children…
December 31, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Cross: And I just find it laughable that the party of the self-proclaimed pro-life people are celebrating cutting off funding to children…
Reposted by Susan Troyer
Zoe Weissman survived the Parkland shooting. Now she’s at Brown, and it happened again.
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
December 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Zoe Weissman survived the Parkland shooting. Now she’s at Brown, and it happened again.
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Susan Troyer
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
Reposted by Susan Troyer
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
December 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
A short drive from my home in Chicago: Unspeakable cruelty.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A short drive from my home in Chicago: Unspeakable cruelty.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We May Soon Be Telling a Very Different Kind of Story About Dementia www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/o... Author Lynn Casteel Harper, a Baptist minister and a chaplain, is also a member of Reimagining Dementia, A Creative Coalition for Justice.
Opinion | We May Soon Be Telling a Very Different Kind of Story About Dementia
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We May Soon Be Telling a Very Different Kind of Story About Dementia www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/o... Author Lynn Casteel Harper, a Baptist minister and a chaplain, is also a member of Reimagining Dementia, A Creative Coalition for Justice.
365 Ways to Say I Care – Here’s #1
Welcome to a new series designed to intentionally weave in moments of joy and connection. abeautifulvoice.org/2025/11/02/3...
Welcome to a new series designed to intentionally weave in moments of joy and connection. abeautifulvoice.org/2025/11/02/3...
November 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
365 Ways to Say I Care – Here’s #1
Welcome to a new series designed to intentionally weave in moments of joy and connection. abeautifulvoice.org/2025/11/02/3...
Welcome to a new series designed to intentionally weave in moments of joy and connection. abeautifulvoice.org/2025/11/02/3...